University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Donald Wilson Rehab Centre are looking to recruit a dynamic and engaging Activities Co-Ordinator who will actively engage our patient cohort in the promotion of creative and recreational activities, based in a friendly, well led environment. Under the guidance of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will lead and assist in the delivery of activities of patients rehabilitation goals. Activities will be delivered one to one or via group work and can include creative, social and physical activities. We are looking for someone who has experience of working with groups of people, can work flexibly, be creative with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills whilst championing our patients and existing schemes and initiatives.
Main duties of the job
* To liaise with the MDT in the planning of recreational activities / patient goals.
* To work with patients and their relatives in the examination of patients creative and recreational needs and outlets.
* To be an active participating member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
* To be an active member of ward team, participating in team huddles, improvements and co-ordination.
* To communicate and present progression of individual patients and/or groups.
* To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic, and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to themselves or others.
* To assist, support and encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful activities and routines.
* To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward.
* To communicate the role of an activities co-ordinator and actively promote to ensure uptake and understanding of the service.
* To actively communicate with patients' relatives and involve them in activities as needed.
Person Specification
Experience
* GCSE in maths and English.
* Worked with elderly patients/clients.
* NHS experience.
* Previous activity coordinator experience.
Skills
* Communication skills.
* Organisational skills.
* Computer literate in Excel with the ability to create schedules and collate data.
* Ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments.
* Ability to work autonomously.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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